If you are over a certain age, you remember when mass shootings were a rare thing. The Ones Who Got Away takes a look what happened to a small group of people who survived just such an event.
Olivia and Finn dated secretly for a year in high school and both survived a mass shooting then went separate directions in the aftermath.
Fast forward 12 years and they, along with 3 other classmates, reconnect. The story that follows is just awesome.
Olivia and Finn spending time together reignited long forgotten romantic sparks and dreams that had also been shelved. I enjoyed the evolution of both characters and their relationship. I also appreciated the fact that Ms Loren avoided several blatant potential conflicts and let the conflict come from the core of who Finn and Olivia are. Given the upheaval they have lived through, this approach was much gentler and felt organic to the story.
This was definitely and enjoyable read and I am looking forward to seeing where the series goes - especially with this new to me author.
Olivia and Finn dated secretly for a year in high school and both survived a mass shooting then went separate directions in the aftermath.
Fast forward 12 years and they, along with 3 other classmates, reconnect. The story that follows is just awesome.
Olivia and Finn spending time together reignited long forgotten romantic sparks and dreams that had also been shelved. I enjoyed the evolution of both characters and their relationship. I also appreciated the fact that Ms Loren avoided several blatant potential conflicts and let the conflict come from the core of who Finn and Olivia are. Given the upheaval they have lived through, this approach was much gentler and felt organic to the story.
This was definitely and enjoyable read and I am looking forward to seeing where the series goes - especially with this new to me author.